McClanan, Joshua Nathaniel

Joshua Nathaniel McClanan, Jr., 79, of Floyd passed away Saturday August 19, 2006. He was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities. He was 1998 District Governor, New River District Methodist Men. He was past President of Lions Club of VA and a long standing member of the Masonic Lodge in Virginia Beach. He was past President of the Floyd Ruritan Club and on the Stearing Committee for the New River District. He was a past member of the Floyd Town Council and served on the PSA Water Board of Floyd. He retired to Floyd after 25 years with the City of Virginia Beach Consumer Affairs.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Gregory Howell, Gloucester, Va.; son Edward Robert McClanan, Virginia Beach, Va.; sister, Frances McLawhorne, Norfolk, Va.; stepgrandchildren, Amber and Griffin Howell.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday August 23, 2006 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Floyd United Methodist Church, PO Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091.